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astonishing

adjective B2 Neutral

Meaning

Causing great surprise or wonder.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "astonishing" with "astonished," which describes a feeling rather than something that causes surprise.

Example Sentences

Is it true that the magician's trick was astonishing ?
The magician's tricks were truly astonishing to everyone watching .
The scientist made an astonishing discovery during the experiment .
The scientist presented astonishing results during the international conference .

Word in Context

This morning , I walked through the city park and saw a small bird building a nest by the pond . It was astonishing how carefully it carried each twig and tucked every leaf into place , and I stood still to watch . People who passed by smiled at the tiny activity , and a child pointed excitedly toward the nest . The quiet scene made me feel calm and reminded me that simple things can be beautiful . From now on , I plan to pause more often during my walks to notice these small moments .

Common Phrases

astonishing discovery astonishing talent astonishing speed

Synonyms

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